Technically, the magazine was not cleared but the Classification Board ruled that Russh magazine was not subject to their ruling since Russh magazine is not considered a submittable publication. According to their web site, a submittable publication is one that is likely to be restricted to adults because it:

contains depictions or descriptions likely to cause offense to a reasonable adult, or

is unsuitable for a minor to see or read, or

is likely to be refused classification.

Russh magazine is targeted to women readers between 18-39. After deliberating, Classification Board director Donald McDonald said: "The board has now considered the matter andis of the view that this publication is not a submittable publication and therefore does not need to be classified.''